About the Team

York Minxters Roller Derby is an independent, competitive sports team that is entirely run and funded by skaters themselves. Founded in 2011 we now have over 50 skaters and officials. At our inception Roller Derby was an emerging sport and the growth of the league has been an amazing success over the years. When the first few league members turned up to a sports hall on day one no one knew the rules, but now thanks to the support of the derby community in the UK and further afield we have grown in to a family of skaters who also happen to compete against like-minded teams across the country. Many of us couldn't skate, or would even have claimed to be sporty before joining the league; as such we welcome and encourage anyone who is prepared to become a contributing member of our team to train with us – we can teach you everything you need to know.

Roller Derby has always set a powerful and revolutionary example in the sporting world in terms of acceptance and inclusivity. York Minxters is proud to be all-inclusive. As a league we take a firm stance on welcoming transgender women and non-binary people to skate as part of our women's competitive team and skaters of all genders have always been welcome at our training sessions and open to all games. Ultimately, we aim to foster a community built on celebrating diversity and building inclusivity, where people from all backgrounds can participate, whilst ensuring we create a safe space where everyone feels confident to take part in this full-contact sport.

When you join York Minxters Roller Derby you don't just join a sports club. You join a family and a community. You put hard work in but you make some of your best friends. You develop as a person as you push yourself harder to grow for something you start to realise you love more than you ever dreamt possible, your team and this amazing sport. As they say: Roller Derby will save your soul.